Indulge in a guilt-free breakfast with our macro-friendly protein French toast, a tasty and wholesome option to kickstart your day.
Part of living a healthy, balanced lifestyle for me is finding ways I can enjoy my favorite foods while still fueling it with the nutrition it needs. One of my go-to breakfast options is this protein-packed version of French toast, filled with the flavors of sweet cinnamon and vanilla and topped with a sugar-free syrup and a side of blueberries. You can whip up a quick version of this French toast or make a larger batch for easy breakfasts all week long, and I’m sharing both methods here with you today.
I tested so many batches of French toast over the last few months with every kind of bread you can imagine, and the good news is that I actually found a good, thick, delicious slice of brioche (or sourdough!) bread to be the biggest bang for your buck in terms of macros and in flavor/texture. Skip the tiny, thin slices of keto/low-carb/diet bread, and go for the good stuff with this recipe! I’ve found a way to still give you 20 grams of protein per serving and under 250 calories. Serve it with a chicken or turkey sausage and some yogurt for a well-rounded breakfast that will keep you full all morning long!
- ¼ cup (60 grams) egg whites
- ¼ cup (60 grams) milk - I use Fairlife Fat Free Milk, but any milk will work
- 1 large egg
- 17 grams vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon liquid stevia sweetener
- 2 slices brioche bread - sourdough is another good option
- Add the first 7 ingredients to a shallow bowl or baking dish and whisk together until well combined.
- Dip both sides of the bread slices in the mixture, allowing the bread to soak up as much of the liquid as possible.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Add the bread and cook 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve with butter, sugar-free syrup, berries, or powdered sugar if desired and enjoy!
- 1 cup (240 grams) egg whites
- 1 cup (240 grams) milk - I use Fairlife Fat Free Milk, but any milk will work
- 3 large eggs
- 50 grams vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon liquid stevia sweetener
- 6 slices brioche bread - sourdough is another good option
- Spray a 9x13" baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Add the first 7 ingredients to a bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Cut the bread into small 1" pieces, and add to the baking dish in an even layer.
- Pour the liquid over the bread, making sure every piece is coated. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove plastic wrap from the dish, and bake 35-45 minutes until the center is set (no longer liquid) and the top is golden brown. Cut into 6 slices.
- Serve with butter, sugar-free syrup, berries, or powdered sugar as desired.
- This method will be the most accurate in terms of macros if you are tracking them because the bread has time to soak up all the liquid and bake into the bread completely.
- The macros can vary greatly depending on the milk, protein powder, bread, and sweetener you use, so be sure to calculate your own if you are tracking.
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This looks so delicious, I can’t wait to try it!